Let the record show that I have corrected the previous post. Thanks @BP.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 12:34:27 PM

Prosecutors are also here. Still waiting for everything to get under way.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 12:38:00 PM

Ernie...any idea when we'll get started?

by Sick Diddy10/24/2011 12:39:11 PM

@Sick Diddy Attorneys from both sides have gone into a backroom, which I assume is judge's chambers. It will be at least a few more minutes.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 12:39:50 PM

Going to attempt working while following both you and Travis today. Chances are, not much work will get finished today. :)

by m.e.10/24/2011 12:39:55 PM

@m.e. Good luck with that.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 12:40:01 PM

When does the Marcus Isreal trial begin today? I'll be watching both.

by Tim10/24/2011 12:40:05 PM

@Tim They're in a courtroom next to me. I think they begin at 9 a.m., but don't quote me on that.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 12:40:34 PM

Stacy Schuler is also in the courtroom. She sitting in the gallery with everyone else.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 12:42:36 PM

Good Morning Ernie!! Thanks for covering this. I know you'll do well!

by Mia10/24/2011 12:42:39 PM

@Mia I'll do my best.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 12:42:51 PM

Ernie, Is Travis taking you to lunch at the Kroger sushi counter today? I think that's the standard lunch.

by Tim10/24/2011 12:42:55 PM

@Tim He better. That is if our lunches line up. They may not.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 12:43:15 PM

Here's a shot of Stacy Schuler from the press box behind the courtroom.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 12:44:33 PM

Just want to go on the record that if any of the WLWT bloggers get sick because of the Kroger Sushi - Kroger will have a riot on its hands....

by Mia10/24/2011 12:44:56 PM

@Mia I'm sure that won't happen.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 12:45:15 PM

Attorneys have returned to the courtroom.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 12:46:48 PM

Will there be a link on the home page for the Isreal trial?

by question10/24/2011 12:49:05 PM

There will be.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 12:49:10 PM

So

by Masonmom10/24/2011 12:49:14 PM

@Masonmom No judge yet.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 12:49:25 PM

So this trial is or is not to debate whether or not it happend, but the she was insane when it did happen?

by Sick Diddy10/24/2011 12:51:06 PM

@Sick Diddy She has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. I'm no legal expert, but I would venture to say that's the case.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 12:51:50 PM

How long is this trial expected to last?

by Tim10/24/2011 12:51:52 PM

@Tim It was originally scheduled for 3 days, but could be shorter without a jury.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 12:52:10 PM

Stacy Schuler is now sitting at the defense table with her attorneys.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 12:53:16 PM

The case will be heard by Judge Robert Peeler. He has not yet entered the courtroom.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 12:54:52 PM

Is Karin reporting in this courtroom or the other one?

by Tim10/24/2011 12:54:56 PM

@Tim She's going to attempt both today.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 12:55:05 PM

So she is acknowledging that it happened, but that she can’t be held responsible do to her mental state? That’s the case?

by Sick Diddy10/24/2011 12:57:44 PM

@Sick Diddy Here's a quote from her attorney from a previous story: "Stacy Schuler's defense from a legal standpoint is based upon her inability to protect herself from the young men involved in this case," Charlie Rittgers said in a statement.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 12:58:10 PM

Is the courtroom full?

by Tim10/24/2011 12:58:12 PM

Almost, a couple of empty chairs.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 12:58:20 PM

Judge Peeler is here.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 12:59:47 PM

Says he will begin with motions.

by Ernie Mourelo / Hearst...10/24/2011 1:00:03 PM

First motion: to remove the names and addresses of the five youth involved in the case from the public website.